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- See Wild Horses on Assateague Island
- Embrace Nature at The Great Dismal Swamp
- Be Wowed by Giant Aircraft at The Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
- Bike The Virginia Creeper Trail
- Relive Prerevolutionary History at Colonial Williamsburg
- Pay Your Respects at Arlington National Cemetery
- Take A Slow Drive on The Blue Ridge Parkway
- Revisit The Civil War at Richmond National Battlefield Park
- Hike Sections of The Appalachian Trail
- Wander Old Town Alexandria
Wild horses roam the wind-swept, 37-mile-long barrier isle ofAssateague, the southern portion of which belongs to Virginia (northern is Maryland). Some say they’re descendants of horses that swam ashore after their 17th-century Spanish galleons sank offshore — though more likely, they come from horses that 17th-century colonists released on the isl...
Stories of Blackbeard and other marauding pirates swirl in the primeval mists of theGreat Dismal Swamp. This nearly 113,000-acre refuge on the Virginia–North Carolina border near Norfolk is centered on a remarkably shallow, cypress-fringed lake — at 3100 acres, it’s only 6ft deep. Enslaved people hid out here en route to freedom, earning it the des...
What do you do when your aircraft and spacecraft are too large to fit in theSmithsonian National Air and Space Museum? Put them in the annex in Chantilly, near Washington Dulles International Airport, of course. At the massiveSteven F Udvar-Hazy Center, comprising two hangars, airplanes and spacecraft hang on the ceiling, rise from the floor, and s...
Bopping down Whitetop Mountain in southwestern Virginia in the heart of Jefferson National Forest, the 34.3-mileVirginia Creeper Trailopens up some of the state’s most breathtaking landscapes. You’ll zip through forests, meadows, and highlands, across 47 bridges and trestles spanning gurgling mountain brooks. A former rail-trail named after the ste...
Much of the nation’s most important prerevolutionary history unfolded inWilliamsburg, when it served as the capital of the Colony and Commonwealth of Virginia between 1699 and 1780. The historic area has been meticulously re-created with brick buildings, costumed reenactors, and special events bringing the stories to life. You have to buy a ticket ...
Somber and serene,Arlington National Cemeteryhonors more than 400,000 soldiers who have served in every American war from the Revolution to present-day conflicts, as well as many prominent Americans — including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, General John Pershing, and heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. A shuttle tour stops at variou...
At a max speed of 45mph, the sinewy, two-laneBlue Ridge Parkwayforces you to slow down to the pace of another time. Not that you need any enticement. Wandering atop the misty southern Appalachians, the scenic byway opens up stunning mountain-and-valley views, splashy waterfalls, and wildlife-filled forests, with hiking, camping, and picnicking alon...
Virginia emerged as a crossroads of North–South conflict during the Civil War, with Richmond the capital of the Confederacy.Richmond National Battlefield Park incorporates 13 separate sites in the Richmond area where determined warfare took place in the 1860s in the Union’s attempt to capture the capital city. Wrap your head around it all at Tredeg...
One of the nation’s most fabled hiking trails, the 2200-mileAppalachian Trail (aka the AT) skitters atop the Appalachians between Georgia and Maine. It passes 544 miles through Virginia, more miles than any other state. A hundred miles wind through Shenandoah National Park, including hikes to Compton Creek and Fort Windham Rocks — though if you don...
RoamingOld Town’scobbled streets, edged with historic row houses shaded by gnarled oak trees, you wouldn’t be surprised to come across onetime frequenter George Washington himself. He lived just down the road at Mount Vernon, after all, and spent much time in town. Founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants, Alexandria thrived as a busy seaport for cent...
The Snowy Day. Friday 6 December - Sunday 2 February Recommended for ages 1-4 One winter morning, Peter woke up and looked out the window... more >. Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB. Fri 6 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, and more dates until Sun 2 Feb 2025.
Jun 29, 2024 · 2024. 2. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. 8,007. Piers & Boardwalks. Hit Virginia Beach’s three-mile-long oceanfront promenade to people-watch, shop, and eat in a relaxed ambience. The boardwalk features a separate bike path—perfect for cycling and rollerblading.
- Spectacular Sunsets. With views that go on forever, Croydon have many excellent vantage points to enjoy at sunset. Diehms Lookout – McArthur St, Croydon.
- Birdwatching. Croydon is well known for it birdlife particularly around Lake Belmore environs and at various waterholes scattered along the roadsides.
- Gulflander Train. Croydon is the rail depot and destination for the Gulflander train. Today it provides visitors with an historic journey through savannah country on original and unique termite resistant, heritage listed steel rails and sleepers.
- Mining Museum. The Iguana Consols Mine Site is a short drive out of town with restored stamper and outdoor collection of early mining machinery. The site also includes a Miner’s hut which was the home of the Bing Chew family, descendents of original Chinese immigrants and a wide variety of historic mining equipment & relics of the 1900 era.
The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids. Our What’s On Croydon guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Croydon – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on ...
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11. Jump, jump, jump around at Oxygen Freejumping. For a great family day out, head to Oxygen Freejumping for an active and fun day out in Croydon. Bounce on 150 connected trampolines in the football pitch-sized space. Vault the podiums, twist down the tumble tracks and rebound off the walls.
